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I’m not judging. I would just rather not be subject to the same sort of experiences which have been expressed here. I can now perfectly understand why sellers want a collection in person only. I would not want someone selling me a bass to be put in an awkward position with a courier. By buying from a shop I would have some sort of comeback without having an awkward situation with a fellow bass chatter. The good thing about this forum is that through the experience of the members one can learn the best way forward.

You must be kidding after the horror stories on this thread. Private deals are definitely not a good way to go if couriers are involved.

You're absolutely right. I'll stick to buying from the shops.

Just for the record to state an opposite experience. I have never had any problems with parcel force or any other couriers. I once had a bass delivered two days late and was given a full explanation why. Maybe it is only the bad experiences that get written about.

Many thanks for this Karl. I would certainly travel to Edinburgh. I’ll view your ads with increased interest. You always have great basses for sale. You’re a top man.

Is this the middle of England or the U.K.? Also, Karl would you come halfway to meet me?

This is my position exactly apart from the different location.

Ok folks I surrender. I seem to be alone in my thoughts. It is perhaps a geographical problem which is mine alone. All I will say is that when I have advertised basses on here I have been told by many folk that they are interested in the bass but that I am too far away. If they are far away from me then I am also far away from them.

I’m happy to agree to differ.

Pardon me but this is an unfair comment for the reasons I state above.

Return rail journey costs from Aberdeen are prohibitive. It would add far too much on to the price of the bass. I also should say I have never had any problems with couriers apart from late deliveries. Just lucky I guess.

Very good!🤣

Meeting halfway is all very well but I live in Aberdeen.

A 1973 Precision in good nick has just gone unsold on eBay with a starting bid of £1,000. It was a collection only auction.

Is it just my imagination or are there more basses now being sold here and other places (eBay) which are on a collection only basis. There are basses which I could well have been interested in buying but they go unsold as they are collection in person only. It is not difficult to obtain a box and enough packing material so that the bass can be sent by courier. Are some sellers becoming lazy?

Unfortunately, I live in the guitar shop wasteland of Aberdeen in north east Scotland. There is only one music store here (Kennys) and their stock of basses is very limited. Many thanks also to Mudpup for the offer, it is much appreciated.

Thanks for all the replies. I think that the Classic 50s Lacquer has got my attention. Some thinking and negotiations with the keeper of the purse now need to take place.

What is the difference (apart from relicing) between the Mex 50s Road Worn and the Mex 50s Classic Precision. I’m sure there is great wisdom amongst forumites on this issue.